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10 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Mariano Ramos

Mariano Ramos

15 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro through this exciting 10-day itinerary. Discover stunning viewpoints, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore iconic landmarks.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$26

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$ 10

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
46 - 56 min

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Pico da Tijuca
Peak within a rainforest, known for hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & views of Rio de Janeiro.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Cake & Co
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
16 - 20 min

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Casa Geyer - Museu Imperial
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$30

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$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Morro Dois Irmãos
Iconic rock formation at the end of a beach offering hiking, cycle taxis & a scenic nature trail.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
52 - 63 min

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Pedra Bonita
Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
26 - 32 min

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Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Lima cocina peruana RJ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$97

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$ 8

Massas Bibi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
33 - 40 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
48 - 58 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
39 - 47 min

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Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
35 - 42 min

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Empório Jardim
Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$57

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$ 4

MegaMatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
Regal national library holding a vast & historic collection of rare books, photography & maps.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Delírio Tropical
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
13 - 16 min

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Ilha Fiscal
Guided tours offered in an ornate, 19th-century palace with a tower & museum exhibits.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Filet e Folhas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$39

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$ 4

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Palace building Gustavo Capanema
Government office building known for its distinct modernist architecture & Brazilian murals.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Praça Mauá
Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Cais do Valongo
Remains of a 19th-century dock where enslaved Africans first arrived in Brazil & the Americas.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hamburgueria S.A.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 6
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$70

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$ 4

Armazém Senado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Casa Urich
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Palácio Tiradentes
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Don Carlo's Pizza Gourmet
A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$58

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$ 6

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
7 - 10 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Museu da Chácara do Céu
European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Giuseppe
Sucesso da gastronomia italiana no centro do Rio há mais de 20 anos. Almoços e happy hours inesquecíveis todos os dias num ambiente italiano com sotaque carioca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$18
11 - 16 min

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Hamburgueria S.A.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 8
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$106

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$ 10

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
36 - 44 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
42 - 51 min

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Museu do Índio
FUNAI institution preserving indigenous cultural heritage in an old house with gardens.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Apetite Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
6 - 8 min

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Ilhas Cagarras
Main island in an archipelago, with seabirds, bromeliads & rich sea life in the surrounding waters.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Mercearia da Praça
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 9
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$84

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$ 4

Granola
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
33 - 40 min

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Restaurante Faraj
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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La Veronese
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
Day 10
+

$112

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$ 8

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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La Veronese
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
8 - 10 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
23 - 28 min

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Duque de Caxias Fort
Restored hilltop fort providing a Caxias memorial, history exhibits, a film room & scenic vistas.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
49 - 74 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $741 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$64